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1 have a bash at
(to make an attempt at: Although he was not a handyman, he had a bash at mending the lock.) provarcisi -
2 get/set to work
(to start work: Could you get to work painting that ceiling?; I'll have to set to work on this mending this evening.) (mettersi al lavoro)
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